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Legislation establishing Great British Energy, a new publicly-owned energy company, has been approved by the UK Parliament. The company will support clean energy projects across the country as part of the government's wider strategy to accelerate the energy transition.
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has published its Clean Power Annual Market Report | 2024, highlighting the sector's contribution to the national economy. Leading purchasers of clean electricity included companies from the Fortune 100 and 500 lists, particularly utilities and major technology firms. Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google together contracted 11.3GW of clean energy capacity in 2024—comparable to the total installed clean power in Florida, the USA’s fifth largest clean energy state. This reflects the increasing demand for renewable energy to power the expanding data centre sector.
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Scotland’s offshore wind sector is at a critical juncture, according to the Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the trade body representing the country’s renewable energy industry. With a pipeline exceeding 40GW, Scotland ranks among the top ten global offshore wind markets. The current pipeline includes five consented projects, eight in planning, and 22 under development. Despite this potential, industry leaders have expressed concern that key investment decisions expected in the coming weeks are being threatened by continued uncertainty.
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has issued a statement from CEO Jason Grumet following the advancement of the tax section of the budget reconciliation bill by the House Ways and Means Committee: “When Congress sends mixed signals on domestic energy policy, US companies face financial uncertainty, investment slows, and broader economic impacts follow.
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The American Clean Power Association (ACP) has appointed Artealia Gilliard as its new Chief Communications Officer. Gilliard brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, public policy, and leadership in the energy sector. She will lead ACP’s communications strategy at a time when the sector is focused on expanding energy production and supporting domestic manufacturing.
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shows that solar and wind accounted for 100% of new electricity generating capacity added in the USA in March 2025, and 97.8% during the first quarter overall.
- Crown Estate capacity increase could add 4.7GW to offshore wind projects
- Companies partner with Global Renewables Alliance to drive action on energy transition
- US states challenge Trump order halting wind energy approvals
- Clean energy investment and job growth decline in USA under new federal policies
- Baltic States can produce seven times more energy than is needed for their self-consumption
- Energy industry anticipates near-term instability, but long-term optimism remains
- Offshore wind security: building stronger defence cooperation
- UK government backs offshore wind supply chain to boost clean energy growth
- Global wind power trends and challenges in 2024
- Business groups urge governments to centre energy security on renewables
- Global wind energy capacity grows by 117GW in 2024
- Portugal advances offshore wind tendering process
- Business leaders support rapid shift to renewable electricity, urge stronger government action
- Solar and wind dominated new US capacity additions in early 2025
- New report outlines wind energy supply chain opportunities in Atlantic Canada
- 16 US clean energy projects cancelled in early 2025 amid policy uncertainty
- Preserving the legacy of wind power through international archive collaboration
- Germany installs almost 1GW of onshore wind in Q1 of 2025
- Industry collaboration explores offshore wind decommissioning methodologies
- ETIPWind calls for EU fund to enhance wind energy research and competitiveness
- Renewable power generation to increase 84% by 2030
- South Africa approves Renewable Energy Masterplan
- Victoria progresses towards offshore wind energy with new steps and community focus
- Call for participation in wind energy standards adoption process
- MEASNET welcomes two new Spanish laboratories for power performance testing
- US wind market faces decline amid policy challenges and economic uncertainty
- Europe’s wind industry proposes new offshore wind deal to accelerate growth
- Offshore TSOs push for integrated grid to support European energy security and decarbonisation
- Wind industry outlines three key actions to boost Europe’s energy security
- New guideline sets common standard for offshore wind seafastening
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